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Nynas aims to create sustainable value for customers with the help of naphthenic oils. Naphthenic oils add value when used as an external lubricant additive or secondary plasticizer in the manufacturing of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Nynas presented its naphthenic oils at K 2019.
The NYTEX® range offers many technical advantages, whether it’s a flexible or rigid PVC application.
Advantages of Naphthenic Oils
With excellent solvency and a high flash point, the
NYTEX® range of naphthenic oils is REACH registered, HSE compliant, and provides a very low migration when used in
PVC formulations.
In flexible
PVC applications such as soft cables, naphthenic oils reduce friction during extrusion and improve insulation properties. When used in the soles of running shoes, Nynas oils reduce abrasion and improve mechanical properties.
Naphthenic oil is also the preferred choice of internal lubricant in rigid
PVC applications, including widows, piping and tubing.
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Nynas oils can replace 10-15% of the primary plasticizer, meaning that formulators can lower costs while achieving increased lubricity. This adds value by offering improved processing efficiency, with lower energy consumption,’’ says Ghislain de Quatrebarbes, Market Manager Chemical Industry.
Nynas Aims to Create Sustainable Value for PVC Application
With the naphthenic oils it produces, Nynas aims to create sustainable value for customers and the world around us, and the
PVC application is no exception.
“
PVC is a thermoplastic. It can be re-melted and is recyclable. We want to help our customers reach their sustainability goals while still providing high-performance products,’’ adds Ghislain.
A prime example can be found in the rubber and tire application sectors, where Nynas plasticizers are already the preferred choice for compound formulators of synthetic and natural rubbers. With the recent introduction of NYTEX® BIO 6200, the company’s first bio-based tire and rubber oil, Nynas has developed an innovative solution designed to support tire customers with an ambition to become more sustainable, without sacrificing the highest technical standards.
Source: Nynas